Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
BECAD8
RGB
190, 202, 216
HSL
212, 25%, 80%
HSB
212, 12%, 85%
CMYK
12, 6, 0, 15
LAB
81, -2, -8
LCH
81, 9, 256
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 252
XYZ
55, 58, 73
LUV
81, -7, -13
HWB
212, 75%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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